© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Dupondius - Domitian ANNONA AVGVST S C; Annona
85 year| Bronze | 11.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 85 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona seated right, holding sack of corn-ears; stern behind; small figure right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVGVST S C
Translation:
Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.41–11.58 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Domitian coin is that it features the goddess Annona, who was the Roman goddess of grain and the harvest. She is depicted on the coin holding a cornucopia, which symbolizes abundance and prosperity. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 81 to 96 AD.
